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bury

[ber-ee] / ˈbɛr i /
VERB
lay to rest after death
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deposit entomb plant
STRONG
embalm enshrine inhume inter mummify
WEAK
consign to grave cover up ensepulcher hold last rites for hold services for inearth inurn lay out put away put six feet under sepulcher sepulture tomb
Antonyms
STRONG
dig out disinter exhume resurrect
VERB
conceal, cover
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hide plant stash
STRONG
cache ensconce enshroud occult screen secrete shroud
WEAK
cover-up stow away
Antonyms
STRONG
reveal uncover
WEAK
dig out disinter
VERB
plant in ground
Synonyms
STRONGEST
embed sink submerge
STRONG
engulf implant
WEAK
drive in
Antonyms
WEAK
dig out disinter
VERB
engross oneself
Synonyms
STRONG
absorb concentrate engage immerse interest occupy rivet
WEAK
throw oneself into

Example Sentences

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But films about this specific form of gun violence provide audiences who have otherwise had to bury their grief with the chance to reckon with the reality.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Some volcanic eruptions are so extreme that they release enough magma to bury all of Central Park under 12 kilometers of material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Legendary rivals Ozzy Lusth and Benjamin “Coach” Wade appeared to bury the hatchet, only for their conflict to reignite soon after.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"One may wonder whether the case was really investigated or whether everything was done to bury it," Androulakis's lawyer, Christos Kaklamanis, told the court.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The griffin tried to bury his beak in the tin; Christopher fended him off and gave him the remaining fish.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell